Jumbo Operator

SOUTH32 Limited; Cannington Mine; In loco; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual leave benefits

Parental leave

Incentive bonus program

Travel/healthcare discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. at the Cannington mine in northwest Queensland is hiring multiple permanent Jumbo Operator roles on a 7:7 roster. FIFO from Townsville, Brisbane and Cairns or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires. Clean-shaven policy applies during work hours.

You will safely operate jumbo equipment, install ground support, and follow mine plans; underground experience and a strong safety culture are essential.

Competenze

• Solid experience working as a Jumbo Operator.
• Underground mining experience is essential.
• Commitment to a positive safety culture.

Mansioni

• Operate and maintain jumbo equipment safely and efficiently
• Complete face boring and meshing activities
• Execute work as per mine plans and designs
• Install ground support to required standards and specifications
• Follow safe work practices and procedures

Conoscenze

Jumbo Operator

Underground mining experience

Safety culture

Formazione

First Aid/CPR Certificate

Descrizione del lavoro

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT CANNINGTON

Our Cannington operation is one of the world's largest producers of silver and lead. Located in northwest Queensland, Cannington boasts an underground mine and processing facility situated approximately 800 kilometres west of Townsville and a concentrate handling facility at the Port of Townsville.

Flights are direct to the onsite airport, and the mine is only 3.5 km from camp—the perfect distance for a sunset walk or run home along a purpose-built walking track. The onsite accommodation includes meal services, sports/gym facilities, swimming pool, music room, and social area.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• Discounted rates on travel, healthcare, and technology products

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have several permanent roles available on a 7:7 roster , 12.5hrs Dayshift/Nightshift rotating roster. FIFO from Townsville, Brisbane, and Cairns, or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires.

There is a clean-shaven policy at Cannington and smoking is not permitted during work hours.

As the Jumbo Operator, you will be responsible for the safe operating of jumbo and the correct installation of ground support. Utilising your technical skills to develop others within the development space.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Operate and maintain jumbo equipment safely and efficiently
• Complete face boring and meshing activities
• Execute work as per mine plans and designs
• Install ground support to required standards and specifications
• Follow safe work practices and procedures

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Solid experience working as a Jumbo Operator
• Underground experience is essential
• Commitment to a positive safety culture

Qualifications for this position are:

• First Aid/CPR Certificate (or willing to obtain)

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on Wednesday 7th October 2026.